Help Your Package of Bees Grow - Managing Space and Using a Follower Board

This 32-minute video tutorial from Beekeeping Made Simple addresses the challenges of helping newly acquired bee packages thrive despite delays, high colony losses, increased mite counts, and unseasonable weather. Learn effective space management techniques within a hive box to help bees conserve energy, build honeycomb, and increase population. Discover how to use follower boards as an essential tool for space management, along with alternatives like nuc boxes. The tutorial covers critical early spring beekeeping practices including feeding strategies, checker boarding, and varroa mite treatment options—comparing immediate oxalic acid treatment versus time-release methods. Gain practical knowledge about making 1:1 syrup and pollen patties, and determine which treatment approaches work best for spring conditions. Perfect for new beekeepers wanting to ensure their package bees successfully establish and grow into strong colonies.